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This Checklist can be used when preparing a building contract for signature. It is designed to help avoid errors when preparing or checking construction documents before they are signed by the parties and completed.

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   Consistency with other documents

   From the outset, liaise with the member of the professional team responsible for preparing contract documents such as Preliminaries and Employer’s Requirements to ensure that these are consistent with the schedule of amendments and accurately reflect the intentions of the parties. For more on drafting a building contract, see: Drafting a building contract/schedule of amendments—checklist.

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   Details of the parties

   Include full details for all contracting parties—the full company name and address, plus the registered company number (if any) as company names may change in future. Confirm the details are correct at Companies House (if applicable).

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   Contract Particulars

   Review the Contract Particulars (where